Meleagris gallopavo domesticus
Turkey
Their vocalizations can be heard for several miles.
Facts
- Family Phasianidae
- Length 110cm male and 90cm female
- Weight 8 to 10kg the male and 4 to 5kg the female
- Lifespan 10 years
- Diet Grasses, fruits, seeds grains, acorns and insects
IUCN Red List Status
Not evaluated
Data deficient
Least concern
Near threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically endangered
Extinct
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Morphology
The Turkey has a dark brown or black plumage and a caruncle that can vary between white, blue and red.
This species exhibits sexual dimorphism - the male is larger than the female.
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Reproduction
It has a 28-day incubation period and lays 10 to 13 eggs.
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Diet
This animal feeds on grasses, fruits, seeds, grains, acorns and insects.
In winter, due to the scarcity of food, it feeds on roots and tubers.
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Habitat
It can be found in forested areas, areas with bushes or agricultural crops.
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